Tech Perfusionist

Job Title

• Perfusionist

Location

• Nashville, TN

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, day shifts, approximately 10 hours per shift, 4 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric cardiac perfusion support during surgical procedures in a Level 3 Trauma facility
• Operate specialized perfusion equipment including Spectrum HLM, Hemochron Jr., and VADS (Centrimag, Pedimag, Heartmate III, Berlin)
• Ensure proper patient management for ages 0-21 years with congenital heart conditions
• Maintain adherence to safety and operational protocols, including COVID vaccination requirements
• Participate in orientation sessions scheduled weekly on Mondays, with continuous clinical support and coverage during scheduled hours

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of perfusion experience, including at least 1 year recent experience in a Level 3 Trauma setting
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Ability to operate Point-Of-Care (POC) devices effectively
• High school diploma or college degree (required for CAPS certification)
• Active American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification
• Tennessee Clinical Perfusionist License

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel or temporary assignment experience
• Experience with pediatric congenital heart surgery cases involving VADS (Ventricular Assist Devices) such as Pedimag, CentriMag, Heartmate III, Berlin
• Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting specialized perfusion equipment in high-pressure environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility with a dedicated surgical team
• Engage in complex pediatric cardiac cases, developing specialized expertise in a supportive environment